Experience

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  U.s. department of justice

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1987

  Trial attorney

  Assigned to the Tax Division, Appellate Section directly out of law school as part of the Department's Honors Program

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  Law office of terry giles

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1989

  Associate

  General representation of the founder of Computerland, including all phases of civil litigation, foreign and domestic real estate transactions, and tax planning

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  Skjerven, morrill, macpherson, franklin & friel

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  Litigation associate

  Handled discovery and motion work for intellectual property litigation.

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  Idt

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1997

  Corporate counsel

  General representation of a semiconductor and computer module manufacturer (3,900 employees) with the following responsibilities: Teamed with the company's product line vice presidents to negotiate technology development and licensing agreementsResponsible for distributor and reseller AgreementsReviewed all major agreements for capital equipmentProvided comprehensive support for the Sales and Purchasing DepartmentsHandled real property matters, including environmental and safety issues Show less

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  Ampex corporation

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  Assistant secretary and corporate counsel

  Ampex and its subsidiaries are a leading supplier of high-capacity, high performance digital storage systems. Key responsibilities included:Sales & MarketingNegotiate technology development, licensing and service agreementsNegotiate all sales agreementsCertifications of compliance with Federal Acquisition RegulationsFinance & Human Resources Review of independent contractor agreements, insurance claims, administrative proceedings, policies and proceduresDraft transactional documents, including loan agreements and guaranteesCorporate Assistant Secretary for the parent and the two manufacturing subsidiariesReview corporate statements, annual reports, filings and press releasesHandled routine legal matters for foreign sales subsidiariesSupervise litigation by outside counsel Handle real property matters, including lease negotiations, construction contracts, environmental claims, and safety issues Show less

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  University rotary of palo alto

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2018

  Member

  Rob believes that nowhere in the world are the local schools, non-profits, and businesses more vibrant than around the San Francisco Peninsula. A Bay Area resident since 1989, Rob feels that community involvement is essential to understanding what makes this area unique. He has volunteered in the local schools, community fundraising, recreation programs, and a variety of other activities targeted at enriching the lives of area youth.

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  Rotary international

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2012

  Member palo alto rotary
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  Coldwell banker

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  Broker associate

  A member of a two-person residential real estate team representing buyers, sellers and developers on the San Francisco peninsula. The team consistently ranked in the top one percent (1%) of 72,000 international Coldwell Banker agents.

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  Keller williams realty

  Sept 2005 - Mar 2014

  Founding broker associate specializing in luxury properties

  Actively representing buyers, sellers and developers on the San Francisco peninsula. A member of a two person team through 2011 that was the Number One Team out of 78,000 Keller Williams agents in 2011 (and for six out of the past seven years). The team has been named to the Wall Street Journal Top 100 Realtors. Specific responsibilities include: Representing clients in all phases of a real estate transaction, including contract negotiations, inspections, appraisals, document review and meeting with building and planning departments Creating, managing and publishing marketing materials, including newspaper ads, brochures, video scripts, photography and web pages Implementing a comprehensive plan for business development featuring web sites, social media, monthly newsletters and community outreach Advising clients, architects and builders on space planning, material/color selection and furniture layout/staging to enhance both a property's immediate marketability and long-term value Show less

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  Deleon realty

  Apr 2014 - Mar 2019

  Broker associate - buyer specialist

  The senior member of the Buyers Team for the five years, Rob developed a specialty in cultivating supportive, process-oriented relationships with clients, other agents, and the service providers that were essential to smooth transactions.

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  Compass

  Mar 2019 - now

  Real estate broker associate

  Rob is a highly creative real estate professional with entrepreneurial drive and extensive local knowledge who thrives on providing exceptional representation to his clients in all phases of real estate transactions by leveraging his results-oriented negotiation skills, concise marketing skills and the unique knowledge provided by his multifaceted legal background. As an attorney and broker, Rob’s goal is to help clients ascertain the best possible information, make informed decisions and create value. In 2001, Rob turned a lifelong passion for real estate into a career, and has received received numerous awards across his career. In addition, he has renovated multiple properties and advises both individual clients and builders on the best ways to enhance the market value of properties. Consequently, he knows and regularly works with a broad range of the area's most successful service providers (including builders, interior design, suppliers, lenders, marketing specialists and attorneys). Show less